
Tricia Gardner
Tricia Gardner received her Bachelor’s in Theology from Boston College and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Adler Institute in Chicago. Presently, she is working towards her certification in Spiritual Direction at Fairfield University.
She has written two books. Traveling with Mary is her first book on prayer, And Her Name Is Lucia, is her first children’s book.
Tricia resides in Haddon Heights, New Jersey with her husband and eight children.
When leading retreats, Tricia combines art and music to immerse participants into scripture scenes, creating enriching and profound experiences of prayer. Sharing her own personal stories of her prayer journey, she discusses some tools to simplify prayer life, and ways of deepening our friendship with God.
Upcoming Programs by Tricia Gardner

Advent Silent Directed Retreat Weekend
Also With Sister Mary Ellen Higgins, IHM, Buff Barnes, Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ and Michelle Gomez
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]